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George Washington (Houdon)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A marble statue by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1788–1792 C.E.) depicting the first U.S. President in 18th-century military uniform with symbolic objects communicating his military leadership and voluntary relinquishment of power.

AP course connection

Topic 3.6: 3.6 Unit 3 Required Works

Unit 3

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